The Capita Defenders of Awesome 2021 (also known as the DOA) is the right choice for anyone willing and looking to defend awesome in every terrain on one of the best boards ever built. This board is a favourtie year after year and we at First Tracks know why. It's the hybrid camber that puts the pop and response of positive camber back in your board while still keeping a catch free and easy flexing ride, or maybe its the super snappy carbon and Kevlar Bound Sidewalls that make it feel alive, it's the amazing graphics that would easily make this board a best seller even if it wasn't any good to ride. With such an undisputable reputation you'd think the rumours are true, this board boasts performance and power beyond its price point, and with an unprecedented 7 consecutive Transworld Good Wood awards, the DOA talks a big game and backs it up without question.

Shape: V1 Resort profile (camber)

Flex: 5/10

Base: Quantum Drive Base

• Multitech level 4 DeepSpace silkscreen + PAM 16000 topsheet with metallic underlay
• Sublimation base
• PLT topsheet technology
• 360 degree HRC48 steel edges
• Full ABS1000 sidewalls
• Stainless steel 4x2 inserts 
• The Dual Blaster Ashpop Core features internal Poplar strips fused with a more dense and powerful ash wood through the insert area and along the rails. This provides a solid, predictable feel underfoot with an energetic and consistent ride.
• Fortress Kevlar Bound Sidewalls - Flyweight Kevlar is laid up above the sidewalls for extra control and power in your turns.
• Carbon Fibre Boosters - Carbon Fibre is laid parallel to the edge along the length of the board for more pop and power with minimal added weight.
• Special Blend Fibreglass & Magic Bean Resin - Custom weighted Biaxial top and bottom fiberglass increases strength and durability, which is impregnated with high performance, environmentally responsible, plant based resin. 

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The Salomon Villain 2021 is one of snowboardings faithfulls, the Transworld Good Wood award winning park board that has proved itself as one of the worlds best freestyle snowboards year after year. The Villain is a park board that handles street spots and groomers equally well, with the perfect flex to lock into rails and presses and the pop and stability for carving up groomers or hitting the jump line. Insane pop, lightweight performance, and unbeatable freestyle fun are just a few of the features that will make you wonder why you ever rode anything else.

FLEX:Medium

TERRAIN: All Mountain, Park & Freestyle

CAMBER: Rock Out Camber

BASE: Sintered

DETAILS:

Aspen SLCT Core

Side Cut - Quadralizer 

Sintered Base

Freestyle edge bevil 

Constantly evolved to drop kg's and amplify pop, the men's Burton Process Snowboard is Burton pro-rider Mark McMorris' pick for its twin freestyle playfulness and all-terrain prowess. The Super Fly II core creates a lighter, lift-off-ready deck, while Squeezebox core profiling transfers energy towards the tip and tail for snappier ollies and effortless stability. Choose the relaxed and floaty Flying V. Process is suited to the freestyle rider, but still capable of ripping the entire mountain as proven by the pros who push it.

Bend: Flying V (camber under foot and rocker in the centre and tip and tale)

Flex: 3/10

Base: Sintered (for going fast)

Details:

• Twin Shape is perfectly symmetrical for a balanced ride so you can spin and stomp with outstanding stability whether you're riding regular or switch
• Flying V Bend features rocker zones between and outside your feet for enhanced playfulness, and float and camber zones underneath your feet that focus edge control for crisp snap, added pop, and powerful turns
• Twin Flex is perfectly symmetrical from tip to tail for a balanced ride that's equally versatile regular or switch
• FSC Certified Super Fly® II 700G Core uses stronger and lighter wood to provide pop and strength while reducing overall weight
• Dualzone EGD engineered wood grain is positioned along the toe and heel edges on two continuous zones perpendicular to the core for more edge-hold, response, and strength
• Triax Fiberglass provides versatile flex and response for everything from mini to mega shred
• Sintered Base is durable and highly porous, providing added durability and superior wax absorption for greater overall glide
• The Channel® Board Mount is designed to help dial in the perfect stance and is compatible with all major bindings

Designed to be all terrain-slaying alternative to traditional twin shape, the men's Burton Flight Attendant Snowboard boats mountain spirit that dissects both pow and hard-pack with equal precision. Balanced Freeride Geometry is the secret with setback camber and sidecut that are centered on your stance to create a twin freestyle feel when riding flat base. On edge the board turns tight and quick, with Directional Camber and taper for added float and flow. A combo of big mountain attributes and all-terrain aggression, the Flight Attendant finds the sweet spot for everything from steep lines and spontaneous slashes to wind-lips, pillows, and side hits.Theres no wonder this is fast becoming one of the most popular boards at First Tracks

Bend: Directional Camber

Flex: 7/10

Base: Sintered (to ride fast)

Details:

• Freeride Directional Shape features a setback camber and a sidecut that is centered on your stance to create a twin freestyle stance when riding flat base, and on edge it turns tight and quick with the float and prowess of a directional deck
• 10mm Taper provides a versatile ride that promotes free and easy turns, making this board perfect for riding in any condition
• Directional Camber Bend has entry rocker that adds lift to the nose, while a camber section under both feet maintains momentum and stability through deep-driving turns and variable conditions
• Directional Flex features increased pop in the tail and a more resilient nose that allows riders to easily maintain control through all terrain and conditions
• Super Fly® II 700G Core uses stronger and lighter wood to provide pop and strength while reducing overall weight; Dualzone EGD engineered wood grain is positioned along the toe and heel edges on two continuous zones perpendicular to the core for more edge-hold, response, and strength
• Triax Fiberglass with Carbon I-Beam provides versatile flex and response for everything from mini to mega shred with an ultralight carbon backbone that increases pop and longitudinal snap
• WFO Base infuses specially formulated wax deep into the pores of the extra-absorbent, high-density sintered material, making it ultradurable for riding all season in any condition
• The Channel® Board Mount is designed to help dial in the perfect stance and is compatible with all major bindings

The men's Burton Deep Thinker Snowboard is a directional camber and pro rider Danny Davis' go-to for hot laps in the park, pipe, or mobbing side hits across the mountain. Adding the float and responsiveness of Directional Camber to a unique shape designed with Balanced Freeride Geometry and just a touch of taper ups the all-mountain abilities while keeping the freestyle performance on full blast. 45° Carbon Highlights deliver snappy pop without the stiff side effects. Throwback graphics top it off, adding a touch of Burton's early 90s roots to an already iconic model. This board is massively popular amongst customers of First Tracks for it's powerful all mountain performance. 

Bend: Directional Camber

Flex: 7/10

Base: Sintered 

Details:

• Directional Shape is the classic snowboard shape, designed to be ridden with a slightly longer nose than tail to concentrate pop in the tail while providing plenty of float, flow, and control to rip any terrain or condition
• 7mm Taper makes for easy turning, providing the feel and focus of a directional board without anything holding you back from riding it like a twin
• Directional Camber Bend has entry rocker that adds lift to the nose, while a camber section under both feet maintains momentum and stability through deep-driving turns and variable conditions
• Directional Flex features increased pop in the tail and a more resilient nose that allows riders to easily maintain control through all terrain and conditions
• Super Fly® II 700G Core uses stronger and lighter wood to provide pop and strength while reducing overall weight; Dualzone EGD engineered wood grain is positioned along the toe and heel edges on two continuous zones perpendicular to the core for more edge-hold, response, and strength
• 45° Carbon Highlights Fiberglass build optimizes each layer of the fiberglass matrix and adds a full tip-to-tail carbon layer to reduce weight and fine-tune torsional feel
• WFO Base infuses specially formulated wax deep into the pores of the extra-absorbent, high-density sintered material, making it ultradurable for riding all season in any condition
• The Channel Board Mount is designed to help dial in the perfect stance and is compatible with all major bindings

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Pro-caliber is a heavy statement for any snowboard, but the men's Burton Custom X has delivered time and time again for snowboarding's most demanding riders due to precise design and powerful drive. The elitest is in the tech, which includes the carbon-fueled snap of Squeezebox High core profiling, a competition-grade base, and 45° Carbon Highlights High-Voltage for the ultimate in lightweight responsiveness. The hardest charging board we make, the Custom X. 

Bend: Camber

Flex: 8/10

Base: Sintered (to go fast)

Details: 

• Directional Shape is the classic snowboard shape, designed to be ridden with a slightly longer nose than tail to concentrate pop in the tail while providing plenty of float, flow, and control to rip any terrain or condition
• A Camber Bend advocates powerful turns and poppy precision, offering snappy suspension with weight distributed evenly across the entire board for smooth, continuous edge control from tip to tail
• Twin Flex is perfectly symmetrical from tip to tail for a balanced ride that's equally versatile regular or switch
• Dragonfly 600G Core with Multizone EGD uses end-grain woods in impact zones for lighter weight that doesn't sacrifice strength
• 45° Carbon Highlights High Voltage Fiberglass build optimizes each layer of the fiberglass matrix, adding a full tip-to-tail carbon layer to reduce weight and fine-tune torsional feel and including carbon strands that give your board extra life
• WFO Base infuses specially formulated wax deep into the pores of the extra-absorbent, high-density sintered material, making it ultradurable for riding all season in any condition
• The Channel Board Mount is designed to help dial in the perfect stance and is compatible with all major bindings

From humble beginnings,  continual innovation has defined the Burton Custom and set it apart as the most popular, versatile, and mimicked board in snowboarding. Since the mid 90's, this icon has reigned supreme and constantly evolved with a proven formula that combines time-tested design with envelope-pushing ingredients to create a lightweight, poppy, and highly versatile board. The Custom Flying V Snowboard combines camber's power with the relaxed float of rocker for the best of both worlds. A great choice for those you that want a curisier ride then it's big brother the custom. 

Bend:Flying V (Camber under feet and rocker tip, tail and in the centre)

Flex: 6/10

Base: Sintered (to go fast)

Details: 

• Directional Shape is the classic snowboard shape, designed to be ridden with a slightly longer nose than tail to concentrate pop in the tail while providing plenty of float, flow, and control to rip any terrain or condition
• Flying V Bend features rocker zones between and outside your feet for enhanced playfulness, and float and camber zones underneath your feet that focus edge control for crisp snap, added pop, and powerful turns
• Twin Flex is perfectly symmetrical from tip to tail for a balanced ride that's equally versatile regular or switch
• Super Fly® II 700G Core uses stronger and lighter wood to provide pop and strength while reducing overall weight
• Dualzone EGD engineered wood grain is positioned along the toe and heel edges on two continuous zones perpendicular to the core for more edge-hold, response, and strength
• 45° Carbon Highlights Fiberglass build optimizes each layer of the fiberglass matrix and adds a full tip-to-tail carbon layer to reduce weight and fine-tune torsional feel
• WFO Base infuses specially formulated wax deep into the pores of the extra-absorbent, high-density sintered material, making it ultradurable for riding all season in any condition
• The Channel® Board Mount is designed to help dial in the perfect stance and is compatible with all major bindings

From its humble beginnings back in the 90's, innovation has continually defined the Burton Custom Snowboard and determined it's status as most popular, versatile, and mimicked board in snowboarding. A proven formula that combines time-honored design with envelope-pushing ingredients to create a lightweight, poppy, and highly versatile board. Offered in two versions, the precision and stability of the Custom camber is the top choice for many pro riders.

Bend: Camber

Flex: 6/10

Base: Sintered (for going fast)

Details: 

• Directional Shape is the classic snowboard shape, designed to be ridden with a slightly longer nose than tail to concentrate pop in the tail while providing plenty of float, flow, and control to rip any terrain or condition
• A Camber Bend advocates powerful turns and poppy precision, offering snappy suspension with weight distributed evenly across the entire board for smooth, continuous edge control from tip to tail
• Twin Flex is perfectly symmetrical from tip to tail for a balanced ride that's equally versatile regular or switch
• Super Fly® II 700G Core uses stronger and lighter wood to provide pop and strength while reducing overall weight
• Dualzone EGD engineered wood grain is positioned along the toe and heel edges on two continuous zones perpendicular to the core for more edge-hold, response, and strength
• 45° Carbon Highlights Fiberglass build optimizes each layer of the fiberglass matrix and adds a full tip-to-tail carbon layer to reduce weight and fine-tune torsional feel
• WFO Base infuses specially formulated wax deep into the pores of the extra-absorbent, high-density sintered material, making it ultradurable for riding all season in any condition
• The Channel® Board Mount is designed to help dial in the perfect stance and is compatible with all major bindings

Louif Paradis and The Salomon Villain break into another winter with this true twin freestyle park board. The Villain is known for perfect flex for locking into rails and presses, while the pop and stability make it a smooth ride on landings or high-speed groomers

FLEX:Medium

TERRAIN: All Mountain, Park & Freestyle

CAMBER: Rock Out Camber

DETAILS:

Aspen SLCT Core

Side Cut - Quadralizer 

Sintered Base

Freestyle edge bevil 

RIDE BURNOUT 2020:

A new Linear Twin Sidecut design paired with Flat Kick Tips increases underfoot width, enhances leverage on landings, increases edge hold through turns, and improves stability on flat base. Carbon Slimewalls® enhance response and stability without adding stiffness. The Burnout is a high-end twin for an intermediate to advanced rider looking to avoid the stress and frustration commonly associated with riding the same old high-end freestyle shape.

CAMBER: Twin Hybrid Camber

WAIST WIDTH:    157cm Wide / 259mm     158cm / 251mm

BASE: Sintered 

FLEX: Medium

K2 Afterblack 2020

 Feeling just as comfortable pressing a rail as it does tracking into the biggest jump in the park, the Afterblack quickly became THE choice for our Team pushing the freestyle envelope. A sintered base, snappy core, and Carbon DarkWeb™ all work in harmony to provide snap while keeping a playful feel. Features: Twin Combination Camber Baseline™ BAP Core Triax Glass Carbon DarkWeb™ Sintered 4000 Base 2x4 Inserts

Sizes: 149, 151, 154, 157, 160, 156w, 159w 

The Burton Free Thinker is a true twin spin on Danny Davis’ go-to, built for hot laps in the park, pipe, or mobbing side hits across the mountain. The unique true twin shape opens up the possibilities for creative expression in any direction, while the control of camber keeps it quick and poppy. 45° Carbon Highlights deliver snap without the stiff side effects. 

CAMBER: Camber

BASE: Sintered

FLEX: 6

The Ride

What a perfect day! Blue skies, fresh powder, and a fresh untouched slope … It is as if it was made for THE RIDE. With this board on your feet you will be able to glide through the powder spots just as impressively as cruising on untouched slopes. Will only the best do? Then THE RIDE is for you! Based on decades of experience spent customizing boards for the world’s top snowboarders, we have created the perfect all-mountain solution with only the top materials that can meet the demands of all-mountain snowboarding.

FEATURES

• Clothoid Sidecut
• Sandwich Construction
• optimized K.Tec BP woodcore
• ABS Sidewalls
• sintered Base
• Length: 148cm, 153cm, 158cm, 163cm, 168cm

CHARACTERISTICS

LEVEL

Beginner

Advanced

Expert

STYLE

Racing

Carving

Cruising

All Mountain

SPECIFICATIONS

Length	1.48 m	1.53 m	1.58 m	1.63 m	1.68 m
Blade	290 mm	294 mm	297 mm	304 mm	310 mm
Waist	238 mm	240 mm	242 mm	250 mm	258 mm
Tail	275 mm	279 mm	282 mm	289 mm	296 mm
Side cut range	6-9.5 m	6.5-9.5 m	7-10 m	10.3 m	9-12 m
Recommended stance	500 mm	520 mm	520 mm	540 mm	560 mm
Stance range (mm)	460-540	480-560	480-560	500-580	520-600
Rider weight	40-60 kg	50-65 kg	55-75 kg	60-85 kg	65-95 kg

TECHNOLOGY